Multimedia for Environmental Simulation

Revista Gestão Inovação e Tecnologias

The present age is the time for increasing environmental awareness and paying attention to the role of human connection with nature which can improve the quality of human life as well as preserving nature. Many factors contribute to the success of environmental projects, programs and the conservation of natural resources. Manpower is one of the most important ones and given the effect of human beings on their environment, in general, one of the most important measures to solve environmental problems is the development of natural resources and the promotion of public culture in this field, which, in turn, requires education about man's connection to nature and the environment. Therefore, the objective of this research is to identify the components affecting design in order to develop awareness and gain experience from nature. The present project is an educational-cultural complex with the approach of developing awareness and gaining experience from nature, which is formed with th...

2024

This scientific proposal aims to combine efforts to develop a basis for applied theory of environmental design, where the principles of building and optimizing the human habitat will establish. The research methodology consists in the simulation of axioms, postulates and statements that can form an analytical apparatus for applied science. The scientific novelty of the work consists in statement the first edition of principles and axioms, that may take place in the theory of environmental design. Bringing a scientific base on a certain type of art, which is design, with the possibility of objective understandings and predictions for obtaining the necessary results for being quality of human habitat development. Background. The lack of a single treatise or applied theory of designing the optimal human environment is an actual scientific problem. Applied theory of Environmental Design (ED) is possible as system of knowledge. As known, all material objects, processes & occurrences can be classified as developing system. Manmade habitat is developing with nature and human consciousness developing. It is two main factors of «second nature» formation, as accepted to call the manmade environment for human being. Therefore, it is relevant to study the possibilities of defining the basic principles of ED theory. Analysis of recent research and publications. Among the main areas of solving this problem, identified in the resources of the world scientific periodicals can be allocated [1, 2], but they are not considered principal complex of design theory. There are small important bricks for ED theory. The study found that the design of an architectural environment formed based on the module possesses high aesthetic value, dynamism, interactivity and actively interacts with the human consciousness. The purpose of these research is to determine the size of a living space and how different people perceive it. The results showed that living space has cultural roots and is a continuum of five levels: content and concepts, spatial elements, formal and spatial structures, life ability (the presence of people in the form of family and social groups), as well as functional level. The author of [3] create greener, sustainable buildings that rejoice in bringing together science and art. Its good practical experience as base for ED theory developing. And the work [4] is dedicated to ecology aspects of environmental design, but there is an unresolved issue systematization obtained knowledge and proposals. Showing how

AGATHÓN | International Journal of Architecture, Art and Design, 2020

Il Laboratorio EDME, istituito all'interno del Politecnico di Milano, è il primo risultato di un percorso di integrazione multidisciplinare, che sintetizza relazioni multiscalari, delineanti l'identità di strumento d'indagine, interpretazione e rappresentazione di scenari esperienziali. Il modello generato integra in uno spazio fisico tecnologia ICT innovativa e materiali di ultima generazione, per svolgere ricerche che coinvolgano simulazioni di attività e interazioni complesse, e previsioni sugli aspetti percettivi e di controllo digitale degli ambienti dove tali attività vengono svolte. Il presente contributo, attraverso due progetti di ricerca, evidenzierà come la ricerca abilitata possa portare all'ideazione di metodologie e alla realizzazione di applicazioni innovative; i risultati raggiungibili rispondono alle esigenze dei sistemi di rilevazione e di simulazione degli aspetti percettivi e dei sistemi di interazione ambientale. The EDME Laboratory, established within the Polytechnic of Milano, is the first result of a path of multidisciplinary integration, which synthesizes multiscalar relationships, outlining the identity of an instrument of investigation, interpretation and representation of experiential scenarios. The generated model integrates with a physical space innovative ICT technology and materials of the latest generation, to carry out research involving simulations of complex activities and interactions, and predictions on the perceptual and digital control aspects of the environments where such activities are carried out. This contribution, through two research projects, will highlight how qualified research can lead to the creation of methodologies and the implementation of innovative applications; the achievable results meet the needs for systems able to detect and simulate perceptual aspects and for systems of environmental interaction.

EDULEARN17 International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies, 2017

The role of the theoretical and thematic information is very important in architectural design. To provide a firm base for the design concept, a comprehensive research must be conducted on the subject to gain different points of view and approaches about the design problem. Approaches like the pragmatist strategy in design, practice-based research or evidence-based design are attempts to create a connection between practice and theoretical information on different levels. Design of educational facilities in particular is a complex process including physical, functional, pedagogical and psyhchological aspects simultaneously. Although it is a difficult and exhausting process for the designer, it contains great benefit in terms of gaining experience and knowledge. Therefore it potentially comes up as a suitable subject for architectural training, especially for the design studio course which is at the focal point of the formal architectural education. Besides its complicated spatial organization scheme, regarding pedagogical diversities and the relationship between different functions, the need for thorough research about the subject and multidisciplinary coordination makes it a useful instrument of education. The subject “education” contains a large number of academic and theoretic works with different focal points. While some theories propose different strategies of learning and teaching, other ones focus on the learning environment and aim to create a relation between the natural and artificial surroundings and the students. There are also some theories that take art or science into the central point of education. Studies like these about the initial contents of education might have great contribution in designing educational facilities. The selected case study for the subject of this paper is the architectural design studio for third year students. In the beginning weeks of the course students were given lectures by experienced academics and professionals and they were encouraged to conduct their own research about education concepts, systems, or philosophies. As the project site, a neighbourhood with light urban density was selected, so that theoretical context of the design problem can be the in the focal point of studies and examined comprehensively. Throughout the semester the reflection of the theoretical knowledge on architecture was inspected in the juries, 1on1 and group discussions and some special exercises. The students were orientated towards expressing the abstract philosophies of education in an architectural way using different 2 or 3 dimensional graphic communication tools. The assumpiton in this paper signifies that a firm theoretical foundation about educational concepts reflects on the architectural design in a positive way to create more effective spaces for education and to come up with innovative ideas about spatial organization of learning environments. Consequently, the case study proves that especially in complicated design problems like educational facilities, it is crucial to provide a wide and firm theoretical context about the subject, keep it in the focal point of studies all through the semester and emphasize its importance frequently with different exercises.

Gestão e Tecnologia de Projetos, 2017

This study describes a new approach to explore the design of public open spaces based on a multidimensional analysis useful to inform decision-making and foster the development of evidence-based architectural solutions. It presents an overview of the most relevant design variables and their constraints, providing, in this way, valuable information for the elaboration of a more sustainable urban design, considerate of the local socio-cultural values. This research aims at providing holistic guidance for the development of better design proposals in contemporary urban environments. More specifically, it seeks to synchronously characterize urban spaces at a multi-scale and multidimensional level, both quantitatively and qualitatively, by collecting contributions from Space Syntax Theory, Public Life Studies, Building Science and Environmental/Comfort Analysis in public open spaces. Many advanced digital tools are used for data management purposes and to generate and test iteratively different design proposals. The proposed methodology is based on a range of tests and analyses performed in the process of developing a new experimental project for Largo da Graça, an urban square located in Lisbon's historic centre, which allowed the testing of different design solutions. This experiment generated a digital workflow for the design of the urban square, in which are registered all the steps undertaken to solve the many design problems identified by considering the efficiency targets (centrality, connectivity, enclosure, thermal comfort, security, social equity and interaction). The process comprises a sequence of comparative design reviews and records the choices made when dealing with latent information underlying changing conditions in the use of public space and the programmatic malleability of the Portuguese plaza. The description of the adopted design strategy and the examples extracted from the workflow are used to illustrate the practical approach of the proposed methodology. Ultimately, this study seeks to show how tightening the link between applied research and sustainable urban design can effectively support the design and planning of better public open spaces. RESUMO: Este artigo descreve uma nova abordagem ao desenho do espaço público aberto, baseada numa análise multidimensional orientada para a tomada de decisão e para o desenvolvimento de soluções arquitetônicas assentes em evidências. Apresenta uma visão geral das variáveis mais relevantes de projeto e suas restrições, fornecendo assim informações úteis para o desenvolvimento de um desenho urbano mais sustentável, que considera os valores sociais e culturais locais. Este trabalho propõe fornecer uma ferramenta de orientação holística para o desenvolvimento de melhores propostas de projeto em ambientes urbanos contemporâneos; mais especificamente, visa caracterizar de forma síncrona os espaços urbanos através de análises multiescala e multidimensional, quantitativas e qualitativas, incorporando as contribuições da sintaxe espacial, dos estudos de vida pública, da ciência da construção e da análise ambiental/conforto em espaços públicos abertos. Várias ferramentas digitais avançadas são utilizadas para gerir os dados, gerar e testar iterativamente as diferentes propostas do projeto. A metodologia proposta se baseia em diversos testes e análises executados no processo de desenvolvimento de um novo projeto experimental desenvolvido para o Largo da Graça, uma praça urbana localizada no centro histórico de Lisboa que permitiu o teste de diferentes tipos de propostas. Este experimento gerou uma estrutura processual digital para o desenho urbano da praça, no qual se registaram todas as etapas relativas à resolução de vários problemas de projeto, incluindo os objetivos de eficiência (centralidade, conectividade, compacidade, 9

The aim of this paper is to investigate the potentials of utilizing the notion of scale as a methodological tool during a process of architectural design. This design method is exercised through a framework of Architecture and Nature design studio, within the program of undergraduate studies, Faculty of Architecture, University of Belgrade. The major architectural challenge was the issue of scale of a design (micro) in relation to the scale of the context (macro), proposing micro design as macro concept, the overall significance of concurrent perception of the whole and its parts. The proposed design method is based on simultaneous design procedures in opposing scales. In architectural design, scale is commonly perceived as a mere tool for optimizing and communicating the project. During the course of design process, answers for each architectural question are searched for in the scale of the context (a network - topography), as well as in the scale of a detail (a dot – element). Within such a framework, students were expected to give a proposal for localized programmatic and spatial intervention that, as an impulse point, has the potential influence on and affects the ground of the overall context of the War Island.

2021

This study aims to see the eco-parametric design as performance research and try to reveal the relationship between nature and space and try to develop a new architectural design strategy. Design/Methodology/Approach The new strategy consists of three phases: Phase 1: Simulations, Phase 2: Eco-discourses, Phase 3: Modulations. The new strategy includes analytic, geometric, descriptive, qualitative research. Findings In the context of "performance", the grid becomes an evolutionary device and the array of a matrix placed in vertical and horizontal arrays with a mathematical set of probabilities. The grid creates an effect of operative interconnectivity on the interlinked logic of episodes and events themselves. The operative matrix works both by making the dynamic parameters in nature visible by simulation and by running this visibility as the codes of the design process. The operative matrix controls the movement in this dynamic system, allowing new design decisions to be made. Therefore, the design process turns from an analytical and logical structure to an evolutionary and intuitive structure with layers. This enables flexible adaptive variability in the space design. The name of this strategy is ECOFOLD 5.0. Research Limitations/Implications The dynamic model offered by performance-based research provides new production strategies for the built environment design, as well as new spaces and strategies for the construction and use of the artificial environment. It tries to design the artificial environment as a stable whole that exists with ecosystems in nature. Social/Practical Implications ECOFOLD (EF) becomes adaptable for different geographies. The concept of layout depending on multiple parameters can be operated. EF creates its activity with the continuity of internal and external relations crystallizing the formation of space. Crystallization can be considered here both in terms of a metaphor and geometry itself. The layers of internal and external simulations accumulate and crystallize as in a chemical reaction. These layers include the coding of the movement. The movement is encoded according to time and creates the evolutionary texture. This process results in the mapping of the texture. Originality/Value As a map, EF is the crystallization of the accumulated function of the environment. In EF, digital tools have possibilities to create performative commons. The common element to all these reshapings is the reconfiguring model of life itself.

International Journal of Architecture and Urban Development, 2011

The concept of place and the necessity of understanding the plan and thus the reality of architecture has always been an important issue for architects. The mental and psychological effects of architectural frames on human beings have been considered from the early shelters to today�Ns modern structure. Since the human behavior is performed in defined spaces, it is necessary to design the physical space based on peoples behavioral characteristics. In this papar, different perspectives on the relation between psychology and architecture as an interdisciplinary plan in two areas of perception and planning are studied. First, some general concepts and principles are presented and then an attempt is made to integrate the two. The main purpuse is to study how the designed environment by man affects his mind and soul in terms of function, form and other factors and also how the architecture is affected by controlling the behavior and individual as well as social motivation based on the pr...

2015

Perceptual simulation represents an attempt to anticipate physical reality, whereby people can experience and interpret future environments from a subjective perspective. Working on experiential simulation for urban and landscape design requires an understanding of the relationship between man and the environment from a perceptual and cognitive standpoint. In fact, only by investigating the sensing and cognitive processes behind perception can we establish an informed approach to simulation of places and their ambiances. In particular, we propose a parallelism between man/environment and man/simulation relationships, aiming at giving back a framework for replicating in simulation the multisensory aspects that occur in the perception of the physical world. Hence, the objective of this article is to present how we approach the dimension of perceptual simulation within our research and professional work as urban designers. From a methodological point of view, we explored the topic through two main tasks, namely the selection and reconstruction of the research context and the key issues of perceptual simulation finalized in the second task, i.e. the construction of a set of simulation tools for urban design, intended as a matrix of possible practical applications. In particular, the theoretical framework presented in this work consists of a selection and overview of references relevant to urban design, comprehension of the research context and delivery of the set of tools implemented within our research unit. This matrix of tools represents the novelty of this work and is intended as a practical reference for orienting the choice among different simulation tools within the urban design practice. For instance, it is important to highlight the efficacy of each type of simulation in mimicking the man/environment relationship.

The process of urban design as part of the process of design in general will be dealt with in this paper. The first part shows the process of urban design. In the second part, by using square in Pirot as an example the completed urban project will be assessed according to analysis of unity in space and ambience. The basic hypothesis of this work is that architecture (in general) and urban design (in particular) depend on the context that is defined by three decisive factors: programme, place and time.